District Jamui

Geography of Jamui
Jamui district is bounded on North side by Munger and Lakhisarai District, on South side by Giridih District of Jharkhand, on east side by Deoghar and Banka District and West side by Nawada District.Jamui district occupies a total of 3,122.80 sq. kms.
Main Rivers : Kiul, Burnar, Sukhnar, Nagi, Nakti, Ulai and Bunbuni are the main rivers that flow in this district.
Latitude of Jamui city : 20° 12'' and 26° 39''; NorthLongitude of Jamui city : 83° 54'' to 84° 55''; East

About Jamui District
On 21st February, 1991 Jamui district was formed. This place is situated on the bank of river named Ujjihuvaliya. According to Jainism the 24th Tirthankar Lord Mahavir acquired divine knowledge at this place. Jamui is one of the famous district of Bihar, which has a glorious past. Historical existence of Jamui has been observed from the Period of Mahabharta war.

Minerals Found in this district
Iron ore, Mica, lime stone, China clay, Magnese, Graphic Pegmite Termoline quartz etc. Valuable stone like Marble, Topaz, and American diamond, Sfatik, Manic etc. are also found in this district

Sub Division of Jamui District
In Jamui District there is 1 sub division
Jamui

Economy of Jamui District
Jamui district has no big industry. Traditional small-scale industries like making utensil iron gilla gates etc. The manufacturing of ‘Bidi’ is flourishing industry in Jhajha & Gidhour.